Webinar Recording: Learn about the National Development Council Housing Finance Certification

Webinar Recording: Learn about the National Development Council Housing Finance Certification

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NDC is the pre-eminent national provider of rental and homeownership finance training. They will be offering an intensive and comprehensive 17 day, classroom program delivered in four separate sessions, each building on the other. Certification requires successful completion of the coursework measured by testing. Presented in 2016 thanks to BB&T Bank, and in partnership with NACEDA, the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations.

Whether you are a developer, CDC, funder, investor, or want to be a more informed development partner, you will learn how to analyze and structure the financing for the deal through this program.

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